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Milton, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Cherokee County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
41,305
Population
1,070/sq mi density
$151,235
Median Income
$84,747 per capita
$712,200
Home Value
$928,122 Zillow
$1,853
Median Rent
24.1% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
37
Violent Crime/100K
726 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$151,235 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$712,200 home value, $1,853/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Milton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 39.1 sq mi (101.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,070/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1443°N, 84.3142°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in |
Milton has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.7").